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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Benson jumps into race with Walz

Benson jumps into race with Walz

State Rep. Mike Benson, R-Rochester, kicked off a campaign for Congress today in Rochester. The two-term lawmaker told an audience of supporters this morning that he’s “all in” when it comes to his run. He said he’s concerned about government spending, federal government overreach and President Obama’s policies. He criticized DFL Rep. Tim Walz for…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest (advocates say health plan is unfair, no DFL endorsement in mayor’s race)

Welcome to Monday’s Daily Digest. Today we’ll look at inequality in the state’s plan to comply with the federal health care law, a wide open race for mayor in Minneapolis and even more revelations about U.S. government snooping — this time targeting world leaders. Minnesota Advocates for poor say MNsure’s 2-tier enrollment system is unfair…
by Jon Collins

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MN for Marriage says money a big reason it lost marriage fight

MN for Marriage says money a big reason it lost marriage fight

Minnesota for Marriage, the group that unsuccessfully lobbied to defeat a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota, says it was vastly outspent by supporters of same sex marriage. The group issued a news release today saying it spent more than $200,000 between Jan. 1 and May 31 to lobby against the same-sex marriage…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest (MN United again fundraising…and more)

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Daily Digest. On the state level, Minnesotans United appears to be making good on its promise to support lawmakers who supported legalizing same-sex marriage. And Minneapolis mayoral candidates spar on the issue of police accountability, following a recent overhaul of how the city responds to alleged police misconduct.…
by Jon Collins

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PAC makes appeal for lawmakers who backed same-sex marriage

PAC makes appeal for lawmakers who backed same-sex marriage

Minnesota United’s recently-formed political action committee is making its first fundraising appeal for some legislators who could face tough re-election contests because of their support of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage. The appeal sent today refers to the legislators as “The Minnesota 15,” who will be priorities for the MN United PAC. Many represent districts…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest (Costs rise in Brodkorb suit, Sivarajah to run in 6th CD, Franken urges transparency of surveillance programs)

Welcome to the new and improved Daily Digest (and to the first sunny day in recent memory)! Our roundup today includes a look at the rising cost of a lawsuit brought by former GOP Senate staffer Michael Brodkorb. And yet another GOP candidate has thrown her hat into the ring in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District.…
by Jon Collins

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Senate legal bill tops $226,000 in Brodkorb suit

The cost of the case involving a former staffer in the Minnesota Senate to Minnesota taxpayers has now reached $226,000. The latest invoice from Larkin Hoffman shows the law firm charged the Minnesota Senate $27,701 in legal fees for work done between Feb. 13 and April 30. The Senate is paying the firm to help…
by Tom Scheck

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Sivarajah says she’s running for 6th District seat

Sivarajah says she’s running for 6th District seat

Another Republican candidate has entered the 6th District race for Congress. Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah announced her campaign today at an auto repair shop in Ham Lake. She joins Tom Emmer in the GOP contest to replace Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who is not seeking re-election next year. Sivarajah said she will seek the party…
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